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Judge dismisses corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams

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The judge denied prosecutors the ability to potentially bring the criminal case back after the mayoral election.

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CNN
Judge dismisses Eric Adams case and says it cannot be brought again, defying Trump DOJ (opens CNN)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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The judge overseeing the corruption case against Eric Adams has dismissed the charges against the New York City mayor, and in a spilt with the Trump Justice Department, ordered that the charges cannot be brought again.
New York Post
Judge was right to drop charges against Eric Adams — freeing him to do his job AND run for reelection (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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Judge Dale Ho made the logical decision in permanently dropping corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams.
The Republic
Judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams (opens The Republic)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case on Wednesday, agreeing it was the only practical outcome while blasting the Justice Department’s “troubling” rationale for wanting the charges thrown out — namely so the Democrat could help President Donald Tru…
Blaze Media
Judge permanently drops corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams (opens Blaze Media)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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Dismissal allows Adams to focus on his re-election campaign.
Forbes
Judge Dismissed Eric Adams Corruption Case ‘With Prejudice’—Denying Trump’s DOJ Request (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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A federal judge prevented further prosecution against the New York City mayor, ruling the court could not order the Justice Department to continue proceedings.
The Guardian
US justice department drops corruption case against New York mayor Eric Adams (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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Trump administration had been pressing Adams to crack down on immigration but both parties denied quid pro quo
Wyoming Public Media
Federal judge drops corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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Adams was scheduled to go on trial in April until new leadership at the Justice Department under the Trump administration ordered prosecutors in New York in February to drop the case, sparking a public outcry and resignations of prosecutors.
ABC 7 Chicago
Federal judge dismisses NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case with prejudice (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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Judge Dale Ho dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case with prejudice Wednesday, which was not what the DOJ wanted.
The American Conservative
Federal Judge Dismisses Charges Against Eric Adams (opens The American Conservative)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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Adams cannot be retried on conspiracy and bribery charges.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Judge dismisses criminal case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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Judge Dale Ho dismissed the corruption indictment against Eric Adams with prejudice, meaning charges cannot be revived.
New York Post
NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ historic corruption case dismissed as judge sides with Trump DOJ (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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The long-awaited ruling is expected to be welcome news to the embattled Adams — at least personally.
Fox News
NYC Mayor Eric Adams indictment dismissed with prejudice (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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The corruption indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams brought under the Biden administration was dismissed with prejudice.
The Washington Free Beacon
Judge Permanently Dismisses Eric Adams's Corruption Case (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed the corruption case against New York City mayor Eric Adams (D.) and barred the Department of Justice from refiling the charges against him.
Gothamist
Judge permanently dismisses corruption charges against Mayor Adams (opens Gothamist)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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The decision will put an end to the mayor’s prosecution, but his political trials remain.
ABC 7 New York
Federal judge dismisses Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case (opens ABC 7 New York)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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A federal judge in NYC dismissed corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice, meaning the charges are permanently dropped.
CBS News
NYC Mayor Eric Adams corruption case dismissed with prejudice, judge rules (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
The New Republic
Judge Dismisses Eric Adams Case in a Way That’s Sure to Piss Off Trump (opens The New Republic)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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The case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams is officially over.
New York Times
Read Judge Dale Ho’s Ruling in the Eric Adams Corruption Case (opens New York Times)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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Read Judge Dale Ho’s decision dismissing the charges against Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, with prejudice.
RedState
Breaking: Court Dismisses Case Against NY Mayor Eric Adams - With Prejudice (opens RedState)
Published Apr 1, 2025
Anchorage Daily News
Federal judge dismisses corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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The Justice Department’s push to end the bribery case at President Trump’s behest caused a rift between its leadership in Washington and prosecutors in New York.
NBC News
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case is dismissed (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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A judge ruled to dismiss corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams after the Trump administration argued the case distracted from his ability to enforce immigration policy.
NBC Chicago
Judge dismisses criminal case against New York Mayor Eric Adams (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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A federal judge dismissed the criminal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. The case was dismissed “with prejudice,” which means the...
amNewYork
BREAKING: Criminal indictment against Mayor Adams dismissed by federal judge | amNewYork (opens amNewYork)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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The criminal indictment against Mayor Eric Adams is over.
Breitbart News
Criminal Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams Dismissed by Judge (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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A federal judge dismissed the criminal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday and said the charges cannot be brought again.
ABC 11 Raleigh
Federal judge dismisses NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case with prejudice | LIVE (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Apr 1, 2025
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Judge Dale Ho dismissed New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case with prejudice Wednesday, which was not what the DOJ wanted.

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